Entertainment listings, April 5-12, 2018

EVENTS

This weekend

What: The 18th annual Antiques and Crafts Show. A juried show with more than 50 vendors. Food available.

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 7.

Where: Red Barn, Brocton. Located on Illinois 49, 5 miles south of U.S. 36 or 5 miles north of Illinois 133.

Cost: Admission $3; free parking. Children under 12 free with adult.

More info: broctonil.org or call 217-385-2450.

URBANA FIRST FRIDAYS

What: April, celebrating Earth Month with sustainable businesses. Tastes and treats, wellness specials, family fun, games, art shows, dining and live music at various locations, complimentary Sustainability Tours at 6 and 7 p.m. at Riggs; music with Bones Jugs at The Urbana Free Library and check out Cinema Gallery. Check Facebook for details.

What:More than 100 exhibitors will share information and answer questions about available resources for all types of disabilities. Entertainment includes Charles Joseph Smith, classical pianist; Sounds of Music / Penguin Project; Kevin Elliott, guitarist; Charles Joseph Smith, classical pianist. The expo also features drawings, and activities for children including inflatables, balloon animals, face painting, games, books, and lots of prizes.

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 7.

Where:The Vineyard Church, 1500 N. Lincoln Ave., U.

Cost: Free.

More info: Call 217-356-9176.

13TH ANNUAL EDIBLE BOOK FESTIVAL

What:Participants bake, cook or otherwise create dishes inspired by fiction or non-fiction literary works or characters. All entries will be displayed, judged and consumed. Sponsored by the University Library at the UI and Common Ground Food Co-op.

What:Fundraiser for American Cancer Society. Magical and Memorable for your Little Princess and/or Prince, and all their friends. Refreshments, crafts, singing and dancing, a royal procession, picture taken with royalty for a keepsake, costume encouraged but not required, and more.

When:2 to 4 p.m. April 7.

Where:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2101 S. Prospect Ave., C.

Cost:Children age 10 and younger, $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Adults, $4 in advance, $5 at the door. American Girl Dolls Raffle tickets, $1, $5 for six, $10 for 13.

What: Amazing freestyle action. Monster Trucks: Skully, Crania, X-Maxx, General Hazzard and Mudy Girl. Meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party. Ride on-board a real Monster Truck during the Pit Party and Intermission.

When: 7 p.m. April 7. Pit party, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: State Farm Center, 1800 S. First St., C.

Cost: Advance tickets, adults starting at $26.50, kids 2-11 at $15.50. Additional fees may be applied. Children under 2 are free. Prices go up day of show.

More info: Call 866-455-4641 or statefarmcenter.com.

WORLDFEST

What: The museum's 12th annual celebration of performing arts from around the world and hands-on crafts. Performances by Los Guapos (folk and popular music traditions of Latin America), Parisa Karimi and Ardavan Ardeshirilajimi (music traditions of Iran) and Mama Edie Armstrong (multicultural folktales). Also, a craft for all ages will be offered so you can take home a souvenir.

When: 1 to 4 p.m. April 8.

Where: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., U.

Cost: Suggested donation, $5.

More info: Call 217-333-2360 or spurlock.illinois.edu.

Next week

EDUCATION JUSTICE PROJECT SECOND ANNUAL IMPACT CELEBRATION

What: The celebration will feature a live musical performance from "Almost A," dinner, guest speakers, and awards ceremony. This is a family-friendly event complete with a children's activity area. Register or make donations at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/7958700.

When: 7 to 9 p.m. April 10.

Where: iHotel & Conference Center, 1900 S. First St., C.

Cost: No entrance fee. Donations are encouraged to help Education Justice Project programs.

What: Held by Special Populations' Student Health Concerns Committee at the UI to promote general wellness among the diverse University of Illinois student population and Champaign-Urbana community. Free screenings and services, informational booths, vendors, DJ, interactive performances, raffle and door prizes.

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11.

Where:Room A, B, & C, Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., U.

More info:https://mckinleyspecialpopulations.wordpress.com/BONEYARD ARTS FESTIVALWhat: A four-day event showcasing the broad range of creative activity flourishing in the community. Presented annually every spring by 40 North | 88 West. The Boneyard, more than a traditional arts walk, is a unique countywide celebration showcasing the art of Champaign County. Visual artists join performers in sharing their creativity at a variety of venues.

When: April 12-15.

Where: Over 90 venues in Champaign, Urbana, University of Illinois campus, Rantoul, Homer, Mahomet, St. Joseph and Sidney. UI Campus, April 12; Champaign and Urbana, April 13 and 14; Out and About Champaign County, April 15 .

More info: boneyardartsfestival.org/ or 40North.org.

DACC AG DAY 2018

What: A variety of events for children and adults, including farmers. A barnyard petting zoo, pedal tractor pulls for the children, tractors and farm equipment displays, and a tour of the DACC Greenhouse. A pork barbecue sandwich luncheon will be served in Mary Miller Gym. Presented by Danville Area Community College Ag Club, area agricultural organizations, businesses and individuals.

When: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 12. Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Danville Area Community College campus, 2000 E. Main St., Danville.

Cost: Free admission. Luncheon, 50 cents.

More info:Schools bringing classes should call 217-443-8768 to make reservations.

14TH ANNUAL CUNNINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOME'S FESTIVAL OF QUILTS

What:Collection of show quilts, a silent auction and quilt boutique, gift shop, bake sale and Patchwork Cafe. Speakers: Marie Samuel on "A Trunk Show of Eco-Art Collage Quilts," 11 a.m. April 13; and Cynthia Cossu and Harris Gosselin, owners of Threads of Time in Danville, on "Threads and Needles and Machines. Oh My!," 11 a.m. April 14. All proceeds benefit youths served by Cunningham.

Future highlights

AMISH COUNTRY SPRING QUILT SHOW

What: Amish handcrafted quilts, competition, exhibit and auction quilts, quilt vendors with materials and supplies. Quilts are displayed every day. Quilt auction on Saturday. Quilt classes, quilt/needlecraft and other vendors at the show itself and other displays downtown in the Gazebo Annex.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 and 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21.

Future highlights

20TH ANNUAL ROGER EBERT'S FILM FESTIVAL

What: Hosted by Chaz Ebert. "The Fugitive" (1993) . Guest directors include Ava DuVernay and her film, "The 13th" (2016), Amma Asante with her film "Belle" (2014), and Julie Dash with her film "Daughters of the Dust" (1991). Additional films "The Big Lebowski" (1998), "Interstellar" (2014), "Selena" (1997), "Columbus" (2017), "American Splendor" (2003), "Rambling Rose" (1991), "Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World" (2017), "A Page of Madness" (1926), along with additional guests and a schedule of screenings and other events. Festival guests appear onstage for Q&As after their respective films.

When: April 18-22.

Where: Virginia Theatre, 203 W. Park Ave., C.

Cost:Festival passes, $150. Tickets for individual movies will be available April 2, $13 and $15.

More info: ebertfest.com or call 217-356-9063.

MOVIE

What: The movie is open to any and all Melvin area residents. Bring a rug or blanket to sit on. Those attending will have the opportunity to vote on which show will be viewed at the next Free Movie.

When: 7 p.m. April 20.

Where: Melvin Community Hall, 108 E. Main St.

Cost: Free.

More info: Call 217-388-2440 or melvinillinois.org.

RACE AND CULTURE FILM SERIES

What: "The Other Son." 2012 (France). English subtitled. Rated PG-13. 105 minutes. As he is preparing to join the Israeli army for his national service, Joseph discovers he is not his parents' biological son, and that he was inadvertently switched at birth with Yacine, the son of a Palestinian family from the West Bank. A community conversation after the film.

What:El Norte ('The North'). 1984 (USA). English subtitled. Rated R. 141 minutes. Drama. Mayan Indian teenage siblings manage to escape the massacre of their village by the Guatemalan army and decide to start a new life in El Norte — the USA. A community conversation after the film.

When: 7 p.m. April 27.

Where: McKinley Foundation Living Room, 809 S. Fifth St., C.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

More info: Call 217-344-0297.

REEL DEALS

What: "The Help" (2011). Rated PG-13. 146 minutes.

When: 7 p.m. May 8 and 10.

Where: Virginia Theatre, 203. W. Park Ave., C.

Cost: $5. Additional $1 processing fee applied (online only).

More info: Call 217-356-9063 or thevirginia.org.

THE NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES

What: "My Darling Clementine" (1946). Rated G. 97 minutes.

When: 1 and 7 p.m. May 12.

Where: Virginia Theatre, 203. W. Park Ave., C.

Cost: $6. Additional $1 processing fee applied (online only).

More info: Call 217-356-9063 or thevirginia.org.

MUSIC

This weekend

KRANNERT UNCORKED

What: In celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Krannert Center is partnering with the Graduate College and Music Graduate Students Association (MUGS) for this week's Uncorked event. This week's music features Joey Glassman, marimba, Crystal Rebone Jazz Ensemble. Try a new wine.

What: With Basel Abbas, Ruanne Abou-Rahme, with backgrounds in performance and underground music, and Maryam Kashani, assistant professor of Gender and Women's Studies and Asian American Studies, along with other faculty and invited guests. Paid in part by the Student Cultural Programming Fee.

What: C4A's music and performing arts faculty present a concert designed for kids. Afterward, opportunity to talk to the performers, try out an instrument, learn a magic trick, and learn about their classes and summer camps. This concert is part of our ongoing "Music Mornings" series.

What: Showcase of local country music talent in a Branson-style live music stage show. Hosted by Ed Clem, bass and vocals, and Chrissy Sparks, piano, sax, vocals, on stage with Dyke Corson, lead and steel guitar, vocals; and Dave Ohlsson, drums, vocals. Special guest, Dennis Stroughmatt, fiddle and vocals.

When: 3 to 5:15 p.m. April 8.

Where: R.E. Franks Meeting Center, 108 Madison, Philo.

Cost: Tickets $10. Concessions available.

More info: Call 217-390-2700.

UI TROMBONE CHOIR AND UI TUBA/EUPHONIUM ENSEMBLE

What: More than a dozen brass musicians will blend their sounds in this concert..

What: Emeritus music director Chester Alwes conducts "Story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ" by Heinrich Schutz (op. 3, 1623), the first German oratorio. Also featured will be other works for the Easter season by Schutz and his pupils.

What: Heralded as one of the most influential guitar players to come out of the 1960s British blues rock scene, Trower is known for both his incredible talent as a guitar player and his inspirational style of soloing.

What:World-class music in a casual environment. Young People's Concert, "Pondering Pulses," 1 p.m. April 14; featuring Rami Vamos and Natalie Monterastelli. Family friendly and open to the public. Comical and educational musical field trip program for school children, April 13. Chamber Music Performances, 7 p.m. April 14 and 5 p.m. April 15; open to all ages.

When: 1 and 7 p.m. April 14 and 5 p.m. April 15.

Where: The Orpheum Children's Science Museum, 346 N. Neil St., C.

Cost: Free. No tickets are required. Food and beverages will be sold at the 7 p.m. and 5 p.m. events.

More info: docha.org, orpheumkids.net.

BACH'S LUNCH CONCERTS

What: Music by Carl Johnson's New Orleans Jazz. Bring a lunch or purchase a box lunch through the park district by noon on the Wednesday before the performance.

What: Hear great music from a number of local middle and high school big bands and enjoy dinner, dessert or snacks from the Jazz Cafe. Schools include: Champaign Central and Centennial and Mattoon high schools and Franklin, Edison and Jefferson middle schools. U of I Alumni Band, 7:30 p.m. April 14.

Cost: Admission at the door is $5 per person, with a family maximum of $20.

More info: maroons.org/jazzfest/.

THE DUTTONS

What:Back for their first concert at the Virginia since the 90's! The Duttons are international touring and recording artists who perform in a variety of musical genres — everything from bluegrass to classical to contemporary — expertly, on many instruments.

What: "An Evening of Schubert Songs," featuring Dr. Eric Simonson, piano, and Kelly Holden, soprano. The concert is to pay tribute to Hegeler for his generosity and support of Danville Area Community College and his latest gift, the Carnegie Library — Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs Hall for the visual and performing arts.

What: A three-piece American alt-country blues band. American Blues Scene recently had him on their cover and declared, "Like the Rolling Stones in the 60's, Reverend Peyton is bringing young music fans back to the blues."Their latest release "The Front Porch Sessions" debuted at #1 on the iTunes Blues Chart and at #2 on the Billboard Blues Charts.

What:Young Artist Scholarship Concert will feature "Feel the Spirit," accompanied by a chamber orchestra and featuring the voice of ShayLyssa Alexander, and a performance by the winner of the 2018 Young Artist scholarship.

When:7 p.m. May 5.

Where: Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S. Prospect Ave., C.

Cost: Tickets $15.

More info:Call 217-586-2970 or thechorale.org

MELVIN MUSIC SHOW

What: Featuring Battle Creek Country. Food for sale by Friends of the Library.

When: 7 p.m. May 5. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for those wanting to purchase food).

Where: Melvin Community Hall, 108 E. Main St.

Cost: Admission $10; children age 12 and younger are free.

More info: Call 217-388-2853.

DANVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

What: "An Evening of Adventures."An interplanetary sonic adventure ensues with The Planets, narrated by a hometown NASA astronaut, in addition to the Quixotic adventures of the Richard Strauss opus.

What: Featuring Flute and Harp Duo with Jean Lee and Sydney Campen. The series features performances by members of the University of Illinois School of Music. The Beckman Institute Café is open for lunch during the concerts.

What:A weekly public social ballroom dance, with a DJ playing music. Waltz Lesson at 7 p.m.Open dancing starts at 7:30 p.m.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. April 13.

Where: Regent Ballroom, 1406 Regency Drive West, Savoy.

Cost: Admission, $10.

More info: regentballroom.com or call 217-359-5333.

Future highlights

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE

What: Central Illinois English Country Dancers. Live music.Dancers of all ages are welcome. All dances will be taught. Partners, costumes and experience are not required. Bring soft-soled, nonmarking, nonstreet shoes.

What: Central Illinois English Country Dancers. Live music.Dancers of all ages are welcome. All dances will be taught. Partners, costumes and experience are not required. Bring soft-soled, nonmarking, nonstreet shoes.

What: Puppet Show by Cheryl Prater, in honor of her birthday! The Clothespin Puppets, who have already visited our library, are invited back.

When:2 to 3 p.m. April 7.

Where: Rantoul Public Library, 106 W. Flessner Ave.

Cost: Free.

More info: Call 217-893-3955 or rantoul.lib.il.us.

GEMS & JEWELS

What: Champaign Park District's Dance Arts program presents a new ballet, with music and choreographic themes taken from George Balanchine's ballet, "Jewels." Performance includes Irish, tap, and contemporary dance sections as well as ballet.

What: Check out this fun family event sponsored by Campus Recreation and IllinoiSkating, one of our local Synchronized Skating teams. The Ice Cubes, another synchronized skating team, along with the Learn-To-Skate participants and other talented individuals, will also be performing.

What: An outdoor program for preschoolers ages 2-6 and their parents/grandparents to learn as we play in nature. We'll sing and dance as we learn about bug bodies and habitats. Dress for the weather. Register by April 4 .

What:Want to learn about the rich cultural history that surrounds the Kickapoo Rail Trail area? Join us for an engaging 6.7 mile bicycle tour of the trail as we stop along the way to discuss local history. Tour begins at the access point near the northern end of Urbana Walmart's parking lot and ends near The Wheelhouse in St. Joseph. Dress for the weather; bring your own bike. Participants should make arrangements for return to Urbana. Registration required at ccfpd.org.

What:Ages 3 and up with adult. Naturalist-led themed activities outdoors except in cases of severe weather. Drop-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged to have enough supplies for everyone; call to let us know you are coming. Themes explored depend on what current events are happening in nature at the time and are announced the week before each program.

More info:Call 217-384-4062 or urbanaparks.org/programs/nature-programs.

ANITA PURVES NATURE CENTER OPEN HOUSE

What:Visit the nature center, the Friendship Grove Nature Playscape and Busey Woods to learn about the programs and services offered to the community. Dive into educational Loan Box content; learn about programs for schools and other groups; guided nature play activities at the playscape; nature birthday party activities; meet the animals, and maybe "adopt" one.

When:2 to 4 p.m. April 7.

Where:Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway Ave., U.

Cost:Free.

More info:Call 217-384-4062 or urbanaparks.org/programs/nature-programs.

SUNDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS

What:Walk with Champaign County Audubon Society leaders and search for birds in Busey Woods and Crystal Lake. All skill levels are welcome (under 15 years with supervising adult). Learn basic bird-watching and identification techniques. Bring binoculars or borrow one from the center with a refundable credit card deposit of $15 (pick up, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday).

What: Central Illinois Aerospace model rocket club. Fliers with rockets of all sizes will be welcome and all spectators are invited to come and watch. Dependent on weather. Call Greg Smith at 840-1678 around 11 a.m. for status of the launch.

When: Noon to 6 p.m. April 14.

Where: Rantoul Aviation Center, Rantoul. Launching in the field south of the airport. See website for directions.

What:Help the Land Conservation Foundation get rid of garlic mustard, an invasive plant that quickly overruns our natural environment, eliminating the native plants that we enjoy and that support wildlife. Meet at 1 p.m. at the parking lot on Allerton Road or at 12:30 p.m. at the west edge of Schnuck's parking. Bring working gloves and water.

What: Professional development opportunity for anyone who works in nonformal education including Master Naturalists, scout leaders, parents, volunteers. PLT is a collection of environmental education activity guides that improve children's environmental awareness and critical thinking skills. Come prepared to go outside in rain or shine.

More info:Call 217-367-1544 or urbanaparks.org/programs/nature-programs/

Future highlights

AQUATIC CONSERVATION FOR KIDS

What: Illinois Department of Natural Resources interactive seminar where children will learn about what animals live in water and why it is important to practice good stewardship of these natural resources. Several live specimens used to provide kids with an encounter with these aquatic conservation ambassadors. Bring a T-shirt and make a fish print with Illinois fish species.

What: Join us as we celebrate the emergence of our forest flowers! Find out what plants are just starting to bloom, what to look for soon, and learn some useful identification techniques. Program begins with a brief presentation indoors, and then we will hike Flicker Woods Trail, to see what's blooming in the preserves and observe the forest at night. All ages. Register by April 18 at ccfpd.org.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY AUDUBON BIRD HIKE

What: Enjoy the first waves of migrant songbirds with members of the Champaign County Audubon. Meet at the Allerton Visitors Center and then carpool to a birding hot spot within the park. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars (some will be available for rent on a first-come basis). Space is limited and preregistration is required.

What:Join with us in our effort to increase our community's awareness, acceptance and understanding of autism spectrum disorder, and to promote education, advocacy, and support local families. Funds raised will support community projects that the C-U Autism Network provides throughout the year.

What:Nature Hike in Busey Woods from 1 to 2 p.m. EarthCare Expo from 2 to 4 p.m. Short film screenings at 2 and 3 p.m. All ages (under 15 with adult). Celebrate Earth Day as you meet Earth-friendly folks and engage with activities and displays from local Faith in Place partners. Additional fun outdoors at the adjacent Friendship Grove Nature Playscape. Co-sponsored by Urbana Park District and Faith in Place and C/U Interfaith Alliance.

When:1 to 4 p.m. April 21.

Where:Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway Ave., U.

Cost: Free.

More info:Call 217-384-4062 or faithinplace.org or urbanaparks.org/programs/nature-programs/

FOREST TO MANSION FORAGING HIKE

What: Spend the evening hiking with through the early spring forest learning what you can and can't eat and enjoying the spring wildflowers. Items collected on the hike will be used in the April 29 Forest-to-Mansion Dinner (space is limited; this dinner typically sells out).

What:Spend three days camping in the hardwood forests of Illinois where you will learn to make use of the landscape around you, with lots of hands-on practice in the essential skills of wilderness survival. All this while still sleeping in the comfort of your own tent. We do not provide food in this course. Also, the showerhouse may not yet be open for the season. Adults only. Register by April 20.

What: Learn about the land and wildlife at the reserve. Two hikes leave at 8 a.m. from the parking lot on Allerton Road, Monticello: David Enstrom, ornithologist, Illinois Natural History Survey, will lead a birding hike; Fran Harty, Nature Conservancy and LCF Advisor, will lead a hike that examines floodplain hydrology and plants. Master Naturalists can earn 1 hour of CE. Meet at 8 a.m. at the parking lot on Allerton Road or at 7:30 a.m. at the west edge of Schnuck's parking lot on Mattis Avenue.

What: Central Illinois Aerospace model rocket club. Fliers with rockets of all sizes will be welcome and all spectators are invited to come and watch. Dependent on weather. Call Greg Smith at 840-1678 around 11 a.m. for status of the launch.

When: Noon to 6 p.m. April 28.

Where: Rantoul Aviation Center, Rantoul. Launching in the field south of the airport. See website for directions.

What: Representatives from the City of Urbana and the University of Illinois Master Gardener program will discuss ways in which you can create your own backyard compost bin, feed your garden's flowers and vegetables using compost, and highlight the types of compost available locally at the Landscape Recycling Center, Urbana.

When:10 a.m.-noon May 5

Where:Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway Ave.

More info: Call 217-384-4062 or urbanaparks.org.

UI MUSEUMS

KRANNERT ART MUSEUM

What:Spring 2018 exhibitions, "Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme: And Yet My Mask is Powerful"; "Allan deSouza: Through the Black Country..."; "Provenance: A Forensic History of Art."

What: Exhibits, "Cahokia's Religion: The Art of Red Goddesses, Black Drink, and the Underworld" through May 20; and "Knowledge at Work: 150 Years of the University of Illinois" through Dec. 21.

What: Exhibit opening, "Past Time Pastimes: Vintage Board Games." Part of the Playful by Design, Interdisciplinary Game Studies at Illinois Spring Symposium, April 5-7. A reception and presentations at 4 p.m. on the history of games and gaming by Dan Cermak and David Dubin.

What: 2018 Preservation Emporium. This event gives visitors a chance to speak with members of the Preservation Working group and other campus preservation experts to discuss things they want to ensure survive for future generations, such as print and paper items, historical artifacts, analog and digital media, and more.

When: 1 to 4 p.m. April 7.

What: Family Art Event. Local artist and art educator Evelyne Tardy will lead visitors in a community art project and two take-home projects. Children and their accompanying adults can learn about the Adinkra fabric painting of Ghana and Chinese brush painting. Traditional Chinese techniques of painting bamboo and plum blossom trees will the taught with bamboo brushes and india ink.

What: The museum celebrates the history of Douglas County and East Central Illinois by collecting, researching, preserving, and interpreting artifacts of historical and cultural interest. A large, private collection of Civil War Era firearms on long-term display.

What: Sponsored by the Farmer City Genealogical & Historical Society. Current showcase exhibit honors Malcolm Clarno and his family's life in Farmer City. Clarno was the first Farmer City casualty of World War II. His transport ship, the USAT Dorchester, sunk from a German U-Boat torpedo with 672 soldiers dying.

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays; or call to set up appointments.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; and first Sunday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. Closed holidays. Through April.

Where: 103 W. Cherry St., Watseka.

More info: Call 815-432-2215.

MUSEUM OF THE GRAND PRAIRIE

What: Planting a Fairy Garden. Kids will design their own magical fairy gardens using live plants, colored gems, stones and other accessories. $10 per child or $5 if you bring your own accessories. Register by April 6.

When:12:30 to 2 p.m. April 7.

What: Exhibit opening: Stories from Champaign County and the Great War. "Manning the Guns: The Service of Jesse M. Dowell," the second in a series of small exhibits commemorating World War I.

What: Toddler Tuesdays. A new topic each week. Activities are based on art, science, games and other sensory activities.

When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

What: Brain Awareness Day, an annual public event hosted by the Neuroscience Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

When: 1 to 5 p.m. April 7.

What: "Night at the Museum: The Science of You" drop-off event for children ages 4-12 years old. Children spend time after-hours at the museum, playing in their favorite exhibits and enjoying staff-led activities. A pizza dinner will be provided to your child. Registration required.

EXHIBITS

BOOTH LIBRARY

What: "Designs of Duty," an exhibit featuring seven East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos. Related exhibits: Military flags; "Symbols of Service," featuring University of Illinois student veterans; aircraft nose art from World War II to today; Vietnam War helmet graffiti; and literature and poetry during wartime.

What: Exhibit opening for, "From Rail to Rail." Program by local expert Dale Jenkins on "History of Interurban Railroad" at 1 p.m., about Illinois Traction, Illinois Terminal services, and the history of the line between Danville and Champaign-Urbana.

When:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sunday. To visit on a Monday or in the morning, call ahead. Closed holidays. Through Dec. 28.

Where: Across from the elevators on the first floor, 45 E. University Ave., C.

Cost: Free.

More info: 40north.org/programs/mtd-art or call 384-8188.

LINK GALLERY

What: The University of Illinois Press will host the Association of University Presses's Traveling Book, Jacket, and Journal Show now in its 51st year of honoring excellence and innovation in scholarly press design. The show will be available for viewing in the Link Gallery at the UIUC School of Art + Design.

What: Art at the Y exhibition, "Dust In Their Veins: A Visual Response to the Global Water Crisis" by Candace Hunter.

When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed Saturdays and Sundays. Through May 6.

Where: University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., C.

More info: Call 217-337-1500, universityymca.org/art.

SPRINGER CULTURAL CENTER

What:"Champaign County Town & Country Amateur Art Show 2018." Original works from both youth and adult divisions are displayed for public viewing. There will be a public critique by the juror on the last day of the show.

What: Artwork by high school students on display, with an awards ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Schools include Armstrong, Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Co-op, Hoopeston Area, Milford, Oakwood, Salt Fork, and Westville.